When Twilight needs a pardon, Celestia is there to provide. When Twilight doesn’t need one, Celestia still provides.

Long ago in the magical kingdom of Equestria, the land was ruled by an Alicorn princess. Though she may be a fair ruler, many have forgotten the origin of such a pony. A being of the three tribes seemed hard to imagine when the land was first founded, but for a pony named Twilight, she'll learn first hoof at how this Alicorn came to be.

Story starts within Season 5 and follows in first person pony.

Yes, this is a 'Legend of Zelda' crossover, however you don't need to know anything about the franchise in order to find enjoyment from this story. The Zelda features are basically used to help push the story along (with references, elements, and ponies playing the parts of the game characters (with a few exceptions)).

Those that have read 'The Journal of the Two Sisters: The Official Chronicles of Princesses Celestia and Luna,' please disband any thoughts of that story when reading this.

After four harrowing years of civil war brought about by Nightmare Moon's return, Canterlot has finally fallen. Princess Celestia has been banished to the moon, and now a new alicorn rules over Equestria. For the supporters of Nightmare Moon, the new eternal night is a time for celebration. For the ponies who fought for Celestia, it means something else entirely. For when the war is lost and the victor demands fealty, the vanquished are given only two choices: bow low and kiss the ground beneath her hooves, or die.

Not everpony who bows does so out of love for the conqueror, of course. Some do it to bide their time. Some do it out of a sense of opportunity. Most bow merely to survive. All of them are liars. But how long can a pony tell the same lie before it becomes the truth?

And what happens to that pony when their lies are lies no more?

Edited by SolidFire. Inspired by the Nightmare Moon timeline in the season 5 finale, a particular scene from a particular show, and an entertaining game of Equestria at War.

This story is a sequel to Three Second Chances

Despite all attempts, Cozy Glow still hasn't been shown a path to friendship. No pony has been able to get through to her, and she's only gotten worse with each attempt.

Reluctant to return the filly to stone again, Princess Twilight has one last option. One pony she hasn't tried. Or in this case? One person.

Sunset Shimmer.

Can Sunset do what no pony has been able to?

This tale is a spiritual sequel to Three Second Chances, by popular request. It follows the spirit of that tale, but is not a direct follow-up and so no prior knowledge is required.

Featured: 11/27/2019, 12/13/2019, 1/9/2020, 1/23/2020, 1/30/2020 and 2/6/2020!

Reviewed by PresentPerfect to earn a rating of Highly Recommended!

Featured in the Royal Canterlot Library!

And featured in Equestria Daily's 40 Fanfics to Read for Villain Day on 11/12/2020!

This story is a sequel to For Want of a Horseshoe

Shining Armor's younger sister is many things: studious, awkward, devastatingly brilliant, neurotic, and occasionally, the rebellion's unwitting premier magical researcher in the fight against Nightmare Moon.

What she is not, is an alicorn from the future.

No, this Twilight Sparkle is not Shining Armor's younger sister.

That doesn't mean he's not going to tease her mercilessly, After all, she is still Twilight Sparkle.

A side story to For Want of a Horseshoe. The events herein happen concurrently with Chapter 7. The other stories in this series can be found below.

1. For Want of a Horseshoe
2. A Big Brother's Duty <-- you are here
3. Healing

When a strange black and red alicorn appears in the Everfree Forest, Twilight and the others are sent to investigate.

Unfortunately, this visitor is an incomprehensible mess and quickly drives the girls insane.

Featured 1/9/19. Now with an audio recording here. My goodness, what an honor!

Rather than throwing her own New Year's party, Pinkie Pie decides to attend one already being thrown. She goes with all of her friends, only to discover that one of her old friends is hosting it.

And he seems to be coming onto Pinkie...

Gift for Summer Dancer

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The doctor pronounced it officially: Scootaloo will never fly. However, Rainbow Dash and Applejack introduce her to another pony who has a story they hope Scootaloo can relate to.

Sequel: The Ponies in the Caves
Side-story: Redheart's War

The Nightmare that helped Princess Luna to become Nightmare Moon didn't just appear from nowhere. This is the story of where it came from and just how it entered Luna's mind.
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One hour speed writing story for a music prompt contest in the Quills and Sofas group.
Prompt was this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewvWoDGKm0U
Unedited.
Coverart by Omni87 with permission. Look them up on deviantart.com, it's worth it!

Button Mash and Snips climb to ALL heights to try and save Snails' relationship with his new marefriend, Honey Bun.

No surprise, hijinks inevitably ensue.

"Though burned, it lives up to being sweet as honey. ❤
~Mew Mew